Sodium bicarb

Question 1

Sodium bicarb contrindication

Answer 1

None

Question 2

Sodium bicarb side effect

Answer 2

Extracellular alkalosis
Cardiac arrhythmias
Decreased cerebral and cardiac functioning

Question 3

Sodium bicarb class

Answer 3

Alkalinizing agent

Question 4

Sodium bicarb action

Answer 4

Raises the pH of blood plasma by buffering excess hydrogen ions. Provides vascular bicarbonate to assist the buffer system in reducing the effects of metabolic acidosis and in the treatments of some overdoses.

Question 5

Sodium bicarb dose

Answer 5

Adult
1mEq/kg IV/IO, may repeat at half dose every 10 minutes

Pediatrics
Same as adult

Question 6

Sodium bicarb indication

Answer 6

Prolonged cardiac arrest
Known hyperkalemia
Tricyclic antidepressants/barbiturates OD
Refractory metabolic acidosis